First Known Use: 15th century
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inaccessible
adjective in·ac·ces·si·ble \ˌi-nik-ˈse-sə-bəl, (ˌ)i-ˌnak-\
: difficult or impossible to reach, approach, or understand : not accessible
Full Definition of INACCESSIBLE
: not accessible <an inaccessible area> <an inaccessible goal>
— in·ac·ces·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·ac·ces·si·bly \-ˈse-sə-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INACCESSIBLE
Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin inaccessibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin accessibilis accessible
Related to INACCESSIBLE
- Synonyms
- inapproachable, inconvenient, unapproachable, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable, untouchable
- Antonyms
- accessible, acquirable, approachable, attainable, convenient, getatable, handy, obtainable, procurable, reachable
Rhymes with INACCESSIBLE
INACCESSIBLE Defined for Kids
inaccessible
adjective in·ac·ces·si·ble \ˌi-nik-ˈse-sə-bəl\
Definition of INACCESSIBLE for Kids
: hard or impossible to reach or get hold of <an inaccessible island>
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